Friday, March 22, 2013

Fake It Til You Make It

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To brighten up my week, I knew I needed some color in my work wear. I've been trying to balance my job and another position in the office and Wednesday was one of those long days where no one seemed to show any kindness, I couldn't get work done due to meetings and other interruptions and was at my wits end. And then I had to prepare myself for an on-camera interview with a TV station. Luckily, my interview went well and after a board meeting, I could finally retire back to my apartment to watch some creepy shows on the Investigation Discovery channel.
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I absolutely love this lace peplum top. It's just so delicate and feminine. I decided to pair it with mint pants and layer on a leather jacket and a faux fur vest to stay warm in the 24 degree weather. I'm off to Chicago for the weekend and I packed some springy things, that I know I probably won't get to wear unfortunately. I'm hopeful though!
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[A Dollop of Clotted Cream top c/o Lace Affair, pants c/o J Brand Jeans (last year), necklace by Merl Kinzie, heels c/o Nine West (2011), jacket by BCBG, vest c/o Rachel by Rachel Roy (2011), rings from Banana Republic and F21, sunglasses c/o Shades Daddy, bag by DVF]
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23 comments:

Marta Carvalho said...

Love this outfit!
xx
http://creepers-and-cats.blogspot.pt/

Naomi said...

Gorgeous blouse! And is that a new tattoo?

The Occasional Indulgence

Olivia Law said...

I LOVE the colour of the jeans, you look gorgeous xo

Monica Awe-Etuk said...

Love the blouse!!!

Girl and Closet said...

Love the peplum top Andrea, it's beautifully paired with the mint jeans and your nude shoes. Gorgeous outfit!! We're finally getting a taste of spring weather, otherwise it's been grey, cold and so, so rainy. Happy Friday & enjoy Chicago!! xo

Jennifer said...

In love with that necklace!

xo Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

Yuliya ♥ said...

Très jolie ce LOOK, coup des cœur pour tes chaussures :)
Bisous
Yu

Rachel Bethke said...

woooahhhh love the tattoo on your wrist! haven't seen that yet. Also LACE PEPLUM i can get all over that....these pants are to die for color..maybe they will make spring FINALLY COME in michigan

Asher said...

Absolutely stunning top! Love how you styled it :)

Karrin said...

Love the lace top and how you made something feminine more edgy with the leather and fur. You are always good at putting a good twist on a feminine item. The mint pants are fab too!

xo,
Karrin
stylesound.wordpress.com

blue roses said...

i love the juxtaposition of the last image... the soft delicate cream lace of your blouse, ephemeral, against the permanent black ink of your tattoo. beautiful.

hope you enjoy chicago and can relax this weekend.

Tieka, Selective Potential said...

I looove the color of those pants!

Tali said...

I totally watch those creepy shows on ID too! haha
Have fun at the Market this weekend. I won't be there but will be in March!

Star White said...

What a gorgeous top! Love how you paired it with mint skinnies. Stay warm!

Blessings!
Star
http://www.beautyandbows.com/

Beauty Fashion Skin Care Blog - Girlie Blog Seattle said...

I think you brightened up your week beautifully. Nice pants.

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Sara Marie said...
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Sara Marie said...

I am addicted to Investigation Discovery! It's sick really...don't know why I watch it all the time.

❤Sara
sunny blonde studio

libys11 said...

loving the delicate colours and fabrics!!! so beautiful!!!

Samara said...

I usually go for really large, chunky necklaces, but this necklace is so divine! Very interesting gathering (for lack of a better way to say it?)....statement piece for sure!

Have fun in Chicago!!

Chantelle said...

It's still pretty cold in Chicago. Please bring some warmth with you.

Ramona said...

Andrea what a wonderful look! I should pull out of mu wardrobe my color jeans as well. I just can't wait for spring to come. Past 3days all we got was a heavy rain non stop.Today just feel yuck.
I love, love that lace peplum nude blouse it's just so super cute.

xoxo Ra


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Ashley Taylor said...

The color of these pants is perfect! And as always, digging the fur vest

xo Ashley
thetiniestfirecracker.com

Penny and Polaroids said...

Lovely look! X

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